Lane County is allocating $200,000 in emergency funds to expand food access and provide rent, utility, and household support for families affected by immigration enforcement.
Lane County, OR. — Lane County is committing $200,000 from its emergency reserves to expand food access and provide household assistance for families affected by recent immigration enforcement actions.
Funding will be directed to Food for Lane County to help address increased demand while Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits remain unavailable. Additional support will go to local nonprofits assisting immigrant and refugee families with rent, food, and utilities.
“Recent incidents in our communities have created distress and uncertainty for people who live and work in Lane County,” the county stated. Administrator Steve Mokrohisky emphasized the county’s focus on compassion and stability: “We are working to keep families housed and fed so they can navigate this challenging time in safety and with dignity.”…